Aquatico Sea Recon 42mm Tritium (Miyota 9015 movement)vsChristopher Ward C60 Trident Reef

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Aquatico Sea Recon 42mm Tritium (Miyota 9015 movement) at true scale

Sea Recon 42mm Tritium (Miyota 9015 movement)

Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef at true scale

C60 Trident Reef

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

47.9mm

lowest

Thickness

13mm

11.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

38h

MSRP

$699

lowest

$995

Movement

Miyota 9015

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
11.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Blue
Lume
None
SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
0
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$995
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Aquatico Sea Recon 42mm Tritium (Miyota 9015 movement)

Owners widely praise the Miyota 9015 movement in the Aquatico Sea Recon 42mm Tritium (Miyota 9015 movement) for its rock-steady accuracy, with some reporting +2 seconds per day, and for its smooth hand-winding feel and pleasant winding noise. The movement's slim profile is also noted as a benefit. However, some owners report audible rotor noise, and variations in accuracy as the power reserve depletes are mentioned by a few. Overall, owners rate the Aquatico Sea Recon 42mm Tritium (Miyota 9015 movement) highly for its reliable and smooth-performing movement at its price point.

Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef

The Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef is widely praised for its vibrant, multi-layered dials and fun, affordable design, with owners appreciating its value and unique aesthetic. Reviewers note the 41mm case size is well-proportioned and wears comfortably due to curved lugs, and the FKM rubber strap is considered comfortable. Some owners desire a fully lumed bezel, and a minority dislike the Bader bracelet. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef highly for its distinctive design and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial's vibrant color and unique texture are strong points. The bezel's grip and functionality are a shared weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's value proposition relative to Seiko divers.